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The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God

Season 1
They called themselves the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, but the world called them Shakers. Ken Burns creates a portrait of this American movement, and in the process, offers us a new way to understand them.
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  1. S1 E1 - The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God

    September 18, 1998
    60min
    TV-G
    They called themselves the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, but the world called them Shakers. Ken Burns creates a portrait of this American movement, and in the process, offers us a new way to understand them.
    Free trial of PBS Documentaries or buy

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Amy Stechler BurnsKen Burns

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Amy Stechler BurnsKen Burns

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David McCullough

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